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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.94, 365.82 and 97.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.94, 365.82 and 97.72 is: 146.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.94 : 365.82 = 97.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.94/365.82 = 97.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.94x = 365.82 × 97.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.94x = 35,747.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,747.93/243.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.54

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